Leave the emissions at home: Electric Peugeot Capsule concept
Peugeot Capsule concept - Click above for a high-res image gallery
According to South African designer Alp Germaner, the Peugeot Capsule concept is a single-seat off-road vehicle that was inspired by do-everything adventure touring motorcycles like the Kawasaki KLR 650. Unlike a motorcycle, though, the Capsule would provide for a modicum of weather protection, plus there's enough storage built in to allow for extended overnight adventures. Other interesting bits include a single touch screen that would control all vehicle functions and offer internet-enabled satellite connectivity.
Electric motors would provide propulsion to all four wheels, and a roof-mounted solar panel would help keep the batteries topped up on sunny days. Once stopped, a removable luggage rack would double as a stool or desk at the campsite. We'd be surprised if something along these lines doesn't go into production at some point as an eco-friendly replacement for the thousands of ATVs that are out roaming the back country at any given time. Check out the gallery below and click past the break for a short video.
Gallery: Peugeot Capsule concept
[Source: Coroflot, Car Body Design]
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mike 1:35PM (4/15/2009)
It's a nifty idea.
I hope the suspension is up to the task though as that seating design allows for zero ability of the legs to cushion the arse.
- Mike
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Yuros 1:43PM (4/15/2009)
That looks very cool!
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Cellien 2:09PM (4/15/2009)
Awesome. I have 2 ATVs, but definitely would rather have this. Heck, make an electric street legal one too that has a truck bed and I'd be all set. :D
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Randy Hunt 2:34PM (4/15/2009)
Is it just me, or is Peugot stealing their designs from Lego?
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Cellien 4:39PM (4/15/2009)
MOAR LIKE HALOZ
Arthur 10:13PM (4/15/2009)
I'm with Cellian. All it needs are a pair of plasma cannons.
Stan Wellaway 6:13PM (4/15/2009)
They look like something that would bite you and suck blood.
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texmln 12:30AM (4/16/2009)
I like it but... there won't be any electric vehicles 'roaming the backcountry' any time soon unless they're carrying gasoline powered generators along for the ride.
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Steve 5:39PM (4/18/2009)
Authur, that's all the more reason to buy it!
For the right price, I'd get one.
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